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Death of NZ High Commissioner to Cook Islands

beehive.govt.nz — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:59:14 +1300

Murray McCully | Foreign Affairs

New Zealand's High Commissioner to the Cook Islands, Te Rongotoa (Tia) Barrett, died in Middlemore Hospital this morning after a short illness, Foreign Minister Murray McCully said today. Mr Barrett, ...

Waitangi Tribunal reappointments welcomed

beehive.govt.nz — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:07:46 +1300

Pita Sharples | Maori Affairs

The Minister of Māori Affairs, Dr Pita Sharples, today announced the re-appointment of Mrs Keita Walker, Mr John Baird, Sir Hirini Mead, Professor Ranginui Walker and Dr Angela Ballara to the Waitang...

Minister presents first Probation Officer award

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:39:26 +1300

Judith Collins | Corrections

Corrections Minister Judith Collins today presented the Minister's Excellence Award to Shanis Williams - the first Probation Officer to receive the Award. The Minister established the award this year ...

New Zealand - Hong Kong, China Closer Economic Partnership Agreement a further step towards trade liberalisation

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:07:17 +1300

John Key | Prime Minister

Bilateral trade relations between New Zealand and Hong Kong, China have taken a further significant step following conclusion of negotiations for a New Zealand - Hong Kong, China Closer Economic Partn...

NZ, Australia join forces on vaccine rollout

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:04:30 +1300

Murray McCully | Foreign Affairs

New Zealand is to contribute $420,000 to the World Health Organization (WHO) in support of an H1N1 vaccine roll out in the Asia Pacific region, Foreign Minister Murray McCully said today. "New Zealand...

NZ-Hong Kong trade agreement strengthens bond

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:02:54 +1300

Tim Groser | Trade

Trade Minister Tim Groser hailed today's announcement of the conclusion of the New Zealand - Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Agreement (CEP) as a significant further step towards regional econom...

Guardian criticism a reality check on climate change policy

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:01:25 +1300

Nick Smith | Climate Change Issues

Criticism in today's Guardian is a reminder of the risk to New Zealand of not taking climate change seriously and ensuring our actions match our words, Minister for Climate Change Issues Nick Smith sa...

Police, Customs congratulated on big meth bust

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:59:04 +1300

Maurice Williamson | Police

Police Minister Judith Collins and Customs Minister Maurice Williamson today congratulated the Police and Customs Service for the interception of a major shipment of methamphetamine this week. A joint...

Waimokoia School to close

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:27:30 +1300

Anne Tolley | Education

Waimokoia Residential School in Auckland is to close, Education Minister Anne Tolley has announced. "I have made my decision to close the school in the interests of the students, and based on reports...

Minister to attend world food security summit

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:24:59 +1300

David Carter | Agriculture

Agriculture Minister David Carter will lead a New Zealand delegation to the World Summit on Food Security and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Conference in Rome next week. The Summit is at...